With Paul Dano, The Batman can finally give Riddler the respect he deserves
Paul Dano has been cast as the villain Riddler in The Batman, the upcoming solo film featuring Robert Pattinson as the titular Dark Knight. With Dano joining the upcoming project, Edward Nygma and his diabolical alter ego might finally get the respect the character deserves.
Zoe Kravitz will play Catwoman opposite Robert Pattinson’s Batman
Batman's number one love interest is coming back to the big screen, and there'll be a new face behind the mask: Zoe Kravitz, who recently appeared in Big Little Lies and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Kravitz will play Catwoman in Matthew Reeves' noir-driven superhero flick The Batman.
Batman: Arkham Collection, Lego Batman Trilogy now free on Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store, in celebration of Batman Day and the Dark Knight's 80th anniversary, is offering free downloads for six games. Batman: Arkham Collection and the Lego Batman Trilogy are available to download on the digital storefront with no purchase required, until September 26.
Robert Pattinson could’ve joined the MCU, but he wanted to be Batman
Former Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson opened up about his love for Batman and the challenges involved with taking over Bruce Wayne's iconic cape and cowl from Ben Affleck in a new interview, but not before revealing that he'd previously had a meeting with Marvel about joining the MCU.
Forget Batman: Whatever happened to the DCEU’s Flash movie?
The Flash was supposed to hit the big screen in 2018 as a cornerstone of Warner Bros.' shared superhero universe, but obstacles brought DC's fastest hero to a standstill. Now, the DC Extended Universe is on the rocks. Will the Scarlet Speedster ever get his own movie? Maybe. Maybe not.
How I learned to stop worrying and love Robert Pattinson as Batman
DC Comics' Dark Knight has a new face, with actor Robert Pattinson taking on the mantle of Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming movie directed by Matt Reeves. Before you get on board the hate train, here's why the idea of the Twilight actor playing Batman isn't all that bad (and could be great).
Between the Streams podcast
Today, on our very last Between the Streams podcast, we'll talk about our new show on Digital Trends Live (every Friday at 10:20 a.m. PT), as well as everything from our first look at Cowboy Rambo and the new Dark Crystal series, to Pattinson Batman and our absolute adoration for What We Do in the Shadows.
Deconstructing the Marvel method: How DC movies finally found their groove
After a disappointing debut, the DC Extended Universe has finally seemed to find its footing, and the last few films in Warner Bros. Pictures superhero universe based on DC Comics heroes and villains suggest that audiences reason to look forward to the future of the once-troubled franchise.
Aquaman 2 will swim into theaters in late 2022, Warner Bros. says
Warner Bros. Pictures has reportedly set a release date for Aquaman 2, which will bring back Jason Momoa as the titular king of the seas. The sequel already has a screenwriter, and is scheduled to hit theaters in December 2022, nearly four years after the original film.
Ben Affleck officially exits The Batman as solo film gets release date
Warner Bros. Pictures' The Batman has an official release date in June 2021, but it will need a new star. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ben Affleck explained why he's hanging up the cape and cowl for good, before saying goodbye to his Batman costume in a mock retirement ceremony.
‘Aquaman’ spin-off ‘The Trench’ in development at Warner Bros.
In the wake of Aquaman's $1 billion box office haul, DC and Warner Bros. have begun work on a "horror-tinged" spin-off starring the Trench, a lost Atlantean tribe that evolved into a race of monsters after losing contact with the rest of the underwater nation. Aquaman director James Wan will produce.
VFX gurus explain how they weaponized wine and overcame challenges in ‘Aquaman’
Members of Award-winning visual effects company Method Studios explains how they crafted some of the most breathtaking scenes in Aquaman, including the multilayered rooftop chase sequence in an Italian village and the introduction of fan-favorite DC Comics villain Black Manta.
Ride with Batman, thanks to Intel and Warner Bros.’ car entertainment system
Instead of driving a car yourself in the future, you could kick back and read Batman comics as the vehicle drives you autonomously. That's the concept introduced by a Dark Knight-themed concept car shown off by Intel and Warner Bros. this year at CES 2019.
‘The Batman’ might begin filming in the fall — minus Ben Affleck, report says
A new report suggests The Batman, the Dark Knight's long-awaited solo outing, will finally start rolling cameras in late 2019. Cloverfield and Planet of the Apes' Matthew Reeves is still slated to take the director's chair, but expect to see a brand new face under Batman's iconic cowl.
‘Aquaman’ review: Jason Momoa delivers a film fit for the King of the Seven Seas
DC Comics' aquatic superhero Aquaman finally gets his solo feature with Jason Momoa in the title role, and director James Wan's adventure manages to avoid feeling waterlogged while offering up some amazing visuals and intense action. It also introduces a great new villain into the DC Extended Universe.
‘Aquaman’ movie: Everything we know about it so far
Jason Momoa will bring Aquaman back to the big screen for a solo feature in December 2018. The cast also inludes Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, and more. Here's everything we know so far about the aquatic superhero's live-action adventure in the DC Extended Universe.
Holy mistaken identity! Nest Hello doorbell pegs Batman T-shirt as intruder
Nest Hello can identify faces that appear at your door, making it great at stopping unwelcome guests from entering. But in this case, it was a little too good at its job. The smart doorbell's camera mistook a man's Batman T-shirt for an intruder and locked him out of his own home.
Goodbye, Man of Steel? Henry Cavill reportedly hanging up his Superman cape
Warner Bros. Pictures might be looking for a new Superman actor, as Henry Cavill is reportedly leaving DC Comics' Man of Steel role. Contract talks with the actor are rumored to have broken down, prompting his departure from the role after three films in WB's superhero universe.
Watch all the best trailers from Comic-Con 2018 right here
This year's Comic-Con International in San Diego offered a sneak peek at many of the most anticipated movies and television projects in the works, from Aquaman and Glass to Star Trek: Discovery and The Walking Dead. Here are our favorite Comic-Con 2018 trailers from the show.
‘Lego DC Super-Villains’ turns the tables, lets you wreak havoc
TT Games and Warner Bros. have officially announced Lego DC Super-Villains, the latest game in the Lego Batman series. It arrives to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC this October, and it gives you the ability to create your very own super-villain with customizable abilities.
Margot Kidder, the Lois Lane to Christopher Reeve’s Superman, has died
Canadian-born actress Margot Kidder, who rose to fame playing Lois Lane in 1978's live-action film Superman and each of the movie's three sequels, has died at age 69. She leaves behind a long career in television and films spanning more than five decades.
EA’s Origin Access adds other publishers’ games, including ‘Batman: Arkham City’
Electronic Arts' Origin Access program has added several free games from Warner Bros. Interactive, with additional games coming soon.
The Dark Knight journeys to feudal Japan in the epic anime ‘Batman Ninja’
The Caped Crusader finds himself a stranger in a strange land, and without his trusty gadgets, in the full-length anime Batman Ninja. A showdown with the Joker and other supervillains awaits.
Troubled Flash solo movie may be getting not one, but two directors
'Vacation' directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are reportedly in talks to direct WB's The Flash movie, titled 'Flashpoint.'
Superman prequel series ‘Krypton’ now has its first full trailer, premiere date
Syfy released the first full-length trailer for 'Krypton,' its Superman prequel series exploring the years before the planet's destruction.
‘Coco’ is box office champ again, but ‘Shape of Water’ goes big in small debut
The animated feature Coco was king of the box office again, but a pair of limited-release movies made a big splash on a few theaters.
‘Coco’ knocks off ‘Justice League’ to win holiday weekend box office
Disney and Pixar's animated feature Coco ended the reign of Justice League with a big holiday weekend box office win.
Which DC films will die if ‘Justice League’ doesn’t deliver?
If Justice League's performance makes WB take a hard look at the DC Extended Universe, here's where some of the movies might stand.
‘Justice League’: Everything we know about the movie so far
From the superhero lineup to the villain challenging them, here's everything we know so far about the upcoming Justice League movie.
‘Justice League’ limps to box office win with worst debut in franchise history
Justice League won the weekend box office battle, but it had the worst debut of any film in the DC Extended Universe so far.
Between the Streams: ‘Justice League’ is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, ‘LOTR’ TV
This week on Between the Streams: Justice League is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, and Amazon lands a Lord of the Rings TV series.
‘Justice League’ review
Even with more comedy and a packed roster of superheroes, Justice League fails to live up to its super-sized potential.
DT Giveaway: Justice League’s The Flash Jacket
The long-awaited Justice League opens tomorrow and we're giving away a black and maroon leather The Flash Jacket.
Between the Streams: ‘Stranger Things’ season 2 feels, ‘Last Jedi’ theories, more
This week on Between the Streams: Stranger Things season 2, the latest Star Wars trailer and all the rumors it's spawned, and much more.